Sleep Talk

Struggling to get some sleep in the city that never does? Brushing your teeth on the way to Silver because you slept through all 7 of you alarms? Worrying about midterms because all your notes look like ZzZZzZZzzs? Well you aren’t the only one! Thirty-six percent of 18-29 year olds have difficulty getting up in the morning, 22% are late to school or work due to sleepiness, and 40% sleep at school or work at least two days a week. These stats are no fun. But you know what is? A good sleep cycle! These tips can get you to where you need to go:

Try not to exercise close to bedtime; experts suggest no stimulating activity for at least 3 hours before you hit head to pillow.

Don’t eat a heavy meal late in the day. A light nom before bedtime, however, may help you sleep.

Obvz avoid caffeine, nicotine, and alcohol. Caffeine and nicotine are stimulants and can keep you from falling asleep. Alcohol can cause waking in the night and interferes with sleep quality.

Avoid using your bed for anything other than sleep or sex… desks are for books, beds are for bodies.

Although they are tempting try not to take naps during the day because naps may make you less sleepy at night.

Follow a routine to help relax and wind down before sleep. Try reading a book (not in bed), listening to music, or something else not overly stimulating.